Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-12-21
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AMONG the papers presented to the senate the
10th was communication from the secretary Of
the treasury, with copy ofithe report OF Spec
ial Agent Tingle ON the condition OF affairs on
the seal islands Of Alaska. 1t was re erred to
the committee on foreign relations. Also
memorial Of the constitutional convention OF
the territory OF Ut h, asking admission into the
union as state, with copies Of the constitution.
Referred to the committee on territories. Also
to forfeit the lands granted to Michigan for rail-
road from Ontonagon to the Wisconsin sta line.
Among the bills introduced and referred were
the following To prohibit the manufacture
in the District Of Columbia 10 divide the
state Of Nebraska into two judicial districts.
To annex portion Of Montana to Idaho. To
saa oS. cs
tie, and to facilitate the exportation Of cattls
and exports of live stock. resolution was
offered In the house referring to the commit:
tee on appropriations the reports Of
the court Of claims on French
spoliation claims, with instructions ito
the committees report all claims which have
eral deficiency bill. The resolution caused
lively debate, but finally the previous question
was ordered and the resolution was adopted.
A resolution was presented providing for the
appointment OF committee on the election Of
president, vicn-pres!dent and representatives
in congress. This was referred to the commit
tee on rules, together with other resolutions
sugg sting changes in the rules.
A LONDON dispatch says that Jake Kill
rain is making preparation for his COM
ing battle with Jem Smith. 1he other
night he gave an exh bision at PATTERSON
Music Hall. bi, final appearance until he
meets Smith. He announced himself as
hungry for the fight. Many people who
were present thou 2ht that he seemed train
ed too fine. His face certainly seemed
nVHd n frn yn1 rnpp1
expression which did OF make his hackers
jub liant. Fleming, Smiths hacker, how
ever, said that he had Eot expected him
10 turn ont hnlf 70 fierce looking.
DISPATCHES from the Congo Free State
received at Brussels make no mention of
Henry NJ. Stanl,y, nor do they report
any news from Stanley Falls. An uneas-
mess is I, Il. that will 1ev lop into serious
anxiety If December shall pass without
news OF Stanley's expedition.
The Brick-layers' and Stone- m ,sons'
union, the strongest and most althy Of
all the trades unions in Chicago. has
adopted resolution 10 MD the striking
printers both morally and financially.
THE annu Il II Of the Sioux City ty.
pographicai union will occur on Ffanklin's
birth 10y, January II. Elegant souv, mir
programs will be the lead ng feature, en-
hancei by fine music AMI q magnificent
supper.
A RUMoR 8 current in the interior. de.
partment tat VIM, Anlrew jackson
Sparks is TO be restored to his former posi-
ton as commissioner of the general land
Office. OF course this is to take place as
soon rs Mr.. Villas is placed at the head of
the interior department. Mr.. Sparks, Of
late, appears in much better humor with
himself and all the worll beside, and the
employees and officials OF the land Office
say that he frequently saunters into his
old quarters with a self satisfied smile, as
If he were confident of soon resum ng his
old place.
A DESTRUCTIVE cyclone visited ARM
strong academy, Fort Washita and Green,
Indian Territory recently, causing great
destruction o. property and loss OF life.
The following are the casualties rs far as
known: A. b. Il. Lincoln, Washita,
killed; Henderson jack, Green, kill,d
Pete Reson, Green, killed; two children,
names unknown, killed; VIM. Covington,
Armstrong academy. bo,h legs broken ;
Mrs. Wait, Washita, arm broken.
The president has forwarded to the
houss renewal Of his recommendation for
tho payment by the government of the
sums lost by depositors in the Freedman's 3
bank.
ARRANGEMENTS are now being made at
the treasury department for the payment
on January l, Of $S.4l4.670 interest ON
United States bonds and Pacific railroad
bonds. This is in addition 10 the $848, ,452
interest which would have fallen due at
that date, but which has been prepaid with
rebate.